مَغَاصٌ

1.
A place where one dives in, or descends beneath, water; (Lth, A, K;) as also غَوْصٌ: (Lth, Mgh:) or ↓ the latter signifies particularly a place [where one dives and] whence pearls are fetched out. (JK, Mgh. *) You say also, هٰذَا مَغَاصُ اللُّوءْلُوءِ This is the diving-place for pearls. (A.)
2.
Also The upper part of the سَاق [or shank, &c.]. (JK, Sgh, K.)

Perseus ID: n32632